1. Native-Born and Naturalized Citizens
Rights
Responsibilities
Vote
Serve on juries
Own property
Obey the law
Serve in elected office (Note: Only native-born citizens may serve as president or vice-president)
Pay taxes
Serve in appointed public offices
Register for Selective Service (Males only, age 18-26)
Protection under the law
Swear allegiance to support and defend the U.S. Constitution and the laws of the United States against all enemies
Use of the courts
Sponsor relatives so that they may immigrate to the United States
Obtain a U.S. passport

2. Native-Born and Naturalized Citizens Rights, Cntd.
Need not carry proof of U.S. citizenship while in the United States
May apply for certain federal jobs, federal and state benefits, that require U.S. citizenship
Cannot be removed, deported or denied entry to the United States.
May reside outside the United States for longer periods of time when compared with non-citizens living in the United States.
Many countries waive visa requirements for U.S. citizens
Eligible to receive assistance and services from U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
Many countries allow dual citizenship with the United States.

3. Dual Citizenship Rights Responsibilities
Persons who become U.S. citizens through naturalization may keep their original citizenship
Obey the laws of both countries
Persons who are born in the United States when neither of their parents is a U.S. citizen are considered citizens of the United States through “jus soli” and citizens of the country of their parents through “jus sanguinis” provided that their parents’ home country recognizes dual citizenship with the United States.
Pay taxes (may include paying taxes of both countries)
All rights of U.S. citizenship (see above)
Serving in the military (may include serving in the military of both countries

4. Resident Alien Rights Responsibilities Protection under the law
Obey the law
Use of the courts
Pay taxes
Own property
Register with the U.S. government to obtain legal permission to stay for an extended length of time
Carry on business (Note: Some states may limit certain professions to citizens)
Register for Selective Service (Males only, age 18-26)
Attend public schools

5. Non-citizen National (From U.S. Territories)
Rights
Responsibilities
Live in the United States
Owes permanent loyalty to the United States
Work in the United States
Obey the law
Pay taxes

6. The 14th amendment (1868), Section I states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
This means that:
1. National citizenship comes before state citizenship
2. Citizens are entitled to rights granted by the national government
3. Citizens are entitled to rights granted by their own state’s government

8. Six Ideas for Decision Making
urgency
relative importance
time required
resources available
competing values and interests
alternative solutions or compromises